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FAA Considers $2.4B Shift to Starlink, Sparks Controversy

3/3/2025

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The FAA is weighing a dramatic shift from Verizon to Elon Musk's Starlink for air traffic control communications, eyeing a staggering $2.4 billion contract. Amid recent layoffs, this move has sparked worries about conflicts of interest and financial responsibility, prompting critics to call for greater transparency in the FAA's decision-making process.

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The FAA is weighing a dramatic shift from Verizon to Elon Musk's Starlink for air traffic control communications, eyeing a staggering $2.4 billion contract. Amid recent layoffs, this move has sparked worries about conflicts of interest and financial responsibility, prompting critics to call for greater transparency in the FAA's decision-making process.